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    Fort Greene Park

    4.2 (127 reviews)
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    Did you know under those steps lies the remains of over 11,000 Revolutionary War Heroes? Welcome to Fort Greene Park.
    Letty C.

    Fort Greene Park is a historian landmark which sits Downtown Brooklyn, it has a Barbecue area, dog friendly space, free WiFi hot spots, tennis areas, basketball court, sprinklers, swings and sliding boards, and when it snow it's definitely the place to be with a your sled. In addition to being well lit and safe, it is the home of MANY events including the Soul Summit which commenced in 2002. Every summer Soul Summit....this free, open-air event unites thousands of people under the spell of house grooves and club classics. Outside the entrance of Fort Greene Park, the Fort Greene market serves the community year-round including fresh fruits, veggies, seafood, cheese, baked goods, and a variety of sustainably raised meat, and dairy products are available as well as wine pressed from Long Island grapes. Fort Greene Park's history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The remains of 11,500 Revolutionary War Patriots and the body of the caretaker were placed in the crypt below the steps at Fort Greene Park. It is more than a park it is a memorial, surrounded by the tree lined neighborhoods of Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, and Clinton Hill.

    Dusk In BK
    Mercedes C.

    Even for Fort Greene Park's small size, when it comes to music and so many things, this place has a lot going for them- it's almost unfair. When other bigger parks charge for concert series or busting moves, Fort Greene's are free! Hubs had always sworn by this park ever since he lived in Brooklyn back in the late 80s to 90s for local House Music DJs spinning their vinyl. Then Soul Summit Music series started up and they were definitely part of our lineup. Use any entrance- but we usually go for the Dekalb Ave side for easy access right to the music crowd. Hubs and I never frolicked long enough anywhere in the park- all we do is hook up with friends and break a sweat with House Music on Sunday's in the summer. But if you want to have a real low key picnic- I guess this park will do. Listen...It's not a black thing. It's not a white thing. When you come here- ESPECIALLY for the House Music- it's just one. #MusicIsUniversal.

    Chris K.

    Went to go see the screening of Citizen Ashe here. Beautiful park in the evening with friendly atmosphere. They have tennis courts and ample space to sit/lay down.

    Pearl B.

    Great place to visit , history and great place to see live jazz on Saturdays . Enjoyed the jazz and historical sites. Nice park to enjoy .

    Tennis Courts
    Marcelle M.

    6 hard courts in great condition - you need NYC tennis permit to play or pay $15 per hour, there is a sign up sheet the day of to register for a court time during the day. The park has lovely grounds sitting atop a hill and decent restroom facilities

    Geri C.

    I attended a beautiful baby first birthday party (many similar celebrations occurring nearby) held at a small fenced-in area that included a mini cannon! This spot, immediately adjacent to the Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center with well-kept restrooms inside, is an ideal location for a gathering. Facing the Center is the solemn Prison Ship Martyrs monument (built to commemorate thousands of American prisoners who died on British ships during the American Revolutionary War). Aside from occasional walkers, joggers and bikers, the area felt quite peaceful and secluded, even on a Saturday afternoon.

    https://youtu.be/IYXgks3AmVQ
    Darren H.

    I released my latest video for my YouTube channel Play NYCe which is devoted to the many parks and playgrounds in NYC. Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn balances history, open space and community like few other places in NYC. Please check it out and like if you can. #playnyce #fortgreenepark #youtubechannel #brooklyn https://youtu.be/IYXgks3AmVQ

    Elle B.

    Y'all missed ittttttttt!!!! Soul Summits House Music Festival on Aug 12th! I'm late for my review but had to tell y'all how much absolute SWEATY FUNKY WET RAIN DRENCHED fun I had dancing my ass off! I hope some of you made it and have fond memories to look back on! Natural High!

    from the top of the stairs
    Lisa A.

    Last but certainly not least in my reviews of NYC comes Fort Greene Park. With one of the largest housing project in NYC (Walt Whitman Houses) next to studios renting for $2500 a month next to homes that cost way more than I'm sure I can imagine ("if you have to ask you should probably stay in milwaukee:)"), this area is a crossroads of subway lines and feels like a crossroads of the city itself. You might not know it if you've never been here, but one of my favorite reasons for visiting this part of the country and city (certainly not the only reason:) is strangely enough all the Revolutionary War history here. This park was originally Washington Park, and the Battle of Long Island happened here (meaning this part of Brooklyn.) Fort Greene Park is a memorial and resting place for the remains of the soldiers left in prison ships off Wallabout Bay, left to die due to "neglect" at the end of the war. The monument with their remains sits at the top of a huge staircase offering a strange view of Manhattan. Up until 1950 a staircase inside the monument allowed access to the top of the tower (you can still see a balcony around the top) but that's sadly been permanently removed. The top of the stairs at the base of the tower still offer great views though. After looking at a map, I'm never sure how the freedom tower is visible over the line of trees. I crossed through this park many times going from one part of Brooklyn to another, and I think its best described through a series of scenes taken in through my comings and goings: 1.) a park ranger (a la type seen at the statue of liberty scene in the movie Splash,) talking to visitors. 2.) A class of kindergarteners, having a great time running through the park in the rain, while trying to still follow the buddy system rules and keep holding the hands of their designated "buddy". 3.) An older lady who glared at me when I gave some friendly squirrels part of my Dough donut. I thought maybe I wasn't supposed to be feeding the squirrels, until I saw the squirrels all run away from me towards said lady, who suddenly scattered a handful of breadcrumbs out of her pocket. (Sorry, lady, I'll get my own squirrels.) 4.) A woman dressed in sweats, looking like she hadn't exercised in a while, on a mission, who walked past me at the top of the stairs, and then proceeded to do a very slow jog in a little circle in the area at the top of the stairs. She had a lot of heart. Part of the park looked under renovation, and a sign outlined said plans (see picture.) Either way, it is a great place to visit while in the 5 Burroughs.

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